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M155 UMR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,158 mi
Last recorded135,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 UMR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 135,158 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 17 Jun 2025 134,446 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 19 Jun 2024 133,821 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 130,944 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 128,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 125,680 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2019 124,799 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 122,653 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion rear bumper support

Fail 10 Dec 2018 122,653 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion rear bumper support

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,715 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion and holed under ac rad support area.

Front o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp lens faded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes back plates corroded n/s/ r and o/s/r.

Rear bumper under metal frame corroded and breaking up

Offside Rear tyre cracking tread area a lot and slight outer shape

Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,688 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame corroded and holed (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion and holed under ac rad support area.

Front o/s/f and n/s/f headlamp lens faded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.60mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes back plates corroded n/s/ r and o/s/r.

Rear bumper under metal frame corroded and breaking up

Offside Rear tyre cracking tread area a lot and slight outer shape

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,763 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 116,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 112,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

anti roll bar d bushes slight play front and rear

front cross member corroded slightly

front under wing covers missing o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 4 Jun 2015 112,493 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

anti roll bar d bushes slight play front and rear

front cross member corroded slightly

front under wing covers missing o/s/f and n/s/f

Fail 5 Jun 2014 103,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 96,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 96,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2011 93,052 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 62,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 56,091 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,327 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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M155 UMR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M155 UMR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M155 UMR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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